InFocus - Issue 122 - September 2020

Advancing the Vision for Goodyear Creating and maintaining a well-balanced budget is a top priority for the city of Goodyear. We strive daily to ensure we are managing the public’s money responsibly and transparently, while delivering exceptional city services and planning for the future. It’s your money, your budget.

The city’s 2020-2021 fiscal year began on July 1, in the middle of a global pandemic. Although we find ourselves collectively enduring this incredibly difficult event, the city of Goodyear is adaptable and continues to thrive. We are able to achieve a balanced budget to support our great city because of the Goodyear City Council's consistent and conservative budget policies over many years and because of our growing and diverse economy.

Julie Arendall, ICMA-CM, City Manager

The review and approval of the city’s annual budget is the most significant policy decision the Goodyear City Council makes each year. City staff begins working on the next year’s fiscal budget almost as soon as the previous budget is approved. As you will see in this edition of InFocus, projects that have been in the works for years, including the Goodyear Recreation Campus and two new fire stations, will be completed this coming year. Other exciting projects in the works include a new water treatment facility and the Goodyear Civic Square at Estrella Falls.

The Goodyear City Council has adopted a carefully orchestrated Strategic Plan that guides city decisions. The plan serves as a road map to advance the vision for the city and ensures that Goodyear is poised to capitalize on opportunities as they arise. These are the four focus areas of the Strategic Plan:

Fiscal and Resource Management

Maintaining a long-term view, we manage our fiscal, human and physical resources in an efficient and effective manner. This effort is aligned across the organization with an emphasis on transparency. The city’s business practices will be efficient, business friendly, and ensure exceptional customer service to all stakeholders and citizens.

Economic Vitality

We will continue to ensure the prosperity of our community by increasing the growth of our economy through diversity of industry, business investment, quality job creation, education, and tourism. To support this growing economy, we will invest in transportation and infrastructure and see high-quality retail and entertainment opportunities.

Sense of Community

The city will cultivate a sense of pride through programs, gathering places, and events where the community can come together to participate in opportunities of learning and recreation. We will continue to make Goodyear residents feel connected to their city government through community engagement, outstanding customer service, and clear, accessible communication.

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Quality of Life

We will continue to make Goodyear a place to live, work and play that provides diverse activities and amenities in a safe and well-maintained environment, while supporting the arts and promoting the health and wellness of our community.

Georgia Lord, Mayor

From the Mayor Thinking about finances and budgeting can be daunting. Now imagine the task of setting an annual budget for an entire city! It is a long process that begins each October and concludes at the end of June with the adoption of the next fiscal year’s budget, which begins on July 1. Over those nine months, there is a great deal of planning that takes place, which includes public comment from residents, as city staff develop budget recommendations based on general policy direction and program guidance from the city council.

The budget, at nearly $600 million for the year ahead, is funded by several sources, including sales and property taxes, bonds, user fees, and savings.

It represents the largest policy decision that our council makes each year. I’m so thankful that we have a team of experienced professionals who work tirelessly to ensure that the council and I have the critical information we need as we consider the adoption of the annual budget for the city of Goodyear.

The budget keeps the city moving. It allocates money for essential services like public safety and our road system. It funds the amenities we all enjoy,

such as parks and recreational programs.

The budget also reflects the priorities we’ve identified for development to support our growing community.

I’m pleased to report that the fiscal decisions we have made have put us in a sound financial position. Council policies limiting the use of one-time revenues related to construction, combined with our practice of conservative revenue projections, have ensured that total revenue projections for this past fiscal year have been exceeded. At a time when many municipalities are burdened with financial strains due to COVID-19, our city is experiencing unprecedented growth and a very positive financial position.

As part of our conservative approach, we have established a $17.1 million contingency (safety net) to address unforeseen impacts in the future.

Goodyear is in a very good financial position, thanks to the hard work of city staff, council, and you—our engaged residents who help make this all possible.

I encourage you to read all about our budget and become familiar with how our city funds the services that we all enjoy. I think you will agree, this is a great time to be in Goodyear!

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th Council Corner What is one thi Taxes While there is a big difference between the overall levy (property taxes collected) and the tax rate (set by the council), I am excited to share that we are building a new multi-generational recreation center/campus, a surface water treatment plant, multiple road projects, a new civic square and city hall, and two new fire stations WITHOUT raising the property tax rate. These projects total more than $305 million. Much of the funding comes from development fees, bonds and savings programs that were instituted years ago.

Bill Stipp, Vice Mayor

Conservative Approach The coronavirus has affected every aspect of our lives. For some cities, this economic disruption has devastated budgets, resulting in furloughs, lay-offs and cuts to services. In Goodyear, as a result of being very conservative and prudent with the city budget, we are well-positioned to overcome the challenges of the pandemic. Thanks to our growing and diverse economy, we don’t need to make cuts and will continue to invest in important services and projects for our residents, while maintaining long-term financial sustainability.

Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember

Recreation Campus The wait is almost over, and the Goodyear Recreation Campus will be opening before we know it. We know our residents have been waiting a long time for this amazing amenity that will create recreational opportunities in Goodyear for people of all ages and abilities. The budget includes funding to complete construction on the 30-acre community park, recreation center, and aquatic facility. There is also funding for 18 new employees so that the recreation campus is ready for our residents to enjoy when it opens in mid-2021. This will be a wonderful location for our residents, and I am so pleased that it is finally coming to fruition.

Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember 4

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ing you want residents to know about the budget? hing Public Safety Public safety continues to be a top priority in the city of Goodyear. This year’s budget includes increased funding for the police and fire departments to support additional compensation for our hard-working public safety personnel.

We also have significant public safety projects in the works, including: the completion of two new state-of-the-art fire stations, design for a new fire station in west Goodyear, and for the expansion of the police operations facility.

In Goodyear, we are committed to making sure that our first responders have the resources they need to protect our growing community.

Wally Campbell, Councilmember

Growth The council is committed to providing high quality services and amenities for our residents. The budget will allow us to continue construction of the Goodyear Recreation Campus, the surface water treatment facility, civic square, new fire station #186, and replacement fire station #181. Goodyear is growing rapidly, and these significant projects are important investments in our infrastructure to ensure that we have the capacity to meet the needs of current and future residents.

Additionally, the recreation campus and the civic square will become gathering spaces for residents to enjoy. The budget supports our vision to build a safe and desirable community to live, work and play for decades to come.

Brannon Hampton, Councilmember

New Arts Programs

Laura Kaino, Councilmember

One of the most important responsibilities the council undertakes each year is adopting a budget. We take this task extremely seriously, and we meticulously review city spending to prioritize projects to ensure good stewardship of taxpayer money. One of the aspects of the budget that I am excited about this year is the creation of new public art performances. The city will be adding Shakespeare in the Park and Goodyear Rocks public performance events to our robust community offerings. We know that residents are excited to get back to normal – when safe to do so – and these new programs will offer an opportunity for families and friends to come together and enjoy the arts and amazing performances.

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Where will the money come from?

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REVENUE

The city gets money from the various ways listed below, and these dollars are how the city pays for important services to keep Goodyear running.

24% development impact fees 21% general and tax revenue 17% enterprise user revenue and bonds 17% G.O. bonds 10% other revenue 8% fund balance 3% restricted purpose revenue

$599.4M total revenue sources

development impact fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$144.2 infrastructure development fees paid by developers

general and tax revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$122.8 sales and property tax and state-shared

enterprise user revenue and bonds . . . . . . . . .$102.8 water, sewer and trash/recycling fees

G.O. bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$102.7 voter-approved bonds paid by secondary property taxes

other revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$56.7

miscellaneous revenue including developer contributions for infrastructure

fund balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50.4 unused dollars from previous fiscal year

restricted purpose revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.8

*based on an average

PROPERTY TAX*

state shared and other revenue for specific purposes

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Property Tax Breakdown Portion collected by the city of Goodyear Total Property Tax Levy รท Assessed Property Value = Property Tax Rate City Council has adopted policies to cap the combined property tax rate at $1.74 of assessed valuation.

The primary levy can grow by up to two percent per year and when new properties are added in the city.

The secondary levy is limited to the cost of debt service on voter-approved bonds. The city will not issue bonds for new projects, if the combined property tax rate would exceed the $1.74 cap.

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57% capital improvement program 26% operations 11% contingency

$599.4M total expense uses

6% debt service

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The city allocates money to specific areas and determines how every dollar will be spent.

EXPENDITURES

Where will the money go?

capital improvement program . . .$341.1 large projects such as the construction of the Goodyear Recreation Campus, fire stations and water treatment facility

operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$154.8 city services and programs, including amenities like parks, recreational programs and well-maintained and clean streets

contingency “rainy day fund” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68.8 unexpected expenditures and “special contingency” to spend if revenue forecasts recover from pandemic

debt service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34.7 repays the principal and interest on bonds used to finance major projects such as buildings, water and wastewater plants

How tax dollars are distributed education 62% city of Goodyear 14%

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Operations makes up 26% of expenditures in FY2021 The city relies on the Operations Budget to maintain critical services.

33% public safety

22% general government

21% public works

10% parks, recreation and ballpark

$154.8M total operations budget

6% streets

public safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.6 fire, police and court-related activities

general government

city management, technology, finance – departments providing direct service to the community

dollars in millions

OPERATIONS

8% development / engineering

$34.0

public works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33.5 water, wastewater, facilities maintenance and sanitation services

parks, recreation and ballpark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.0 sports programs, community pool and library

development /engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.0 planning and zoning, building permits oversight

streets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.7 lights, roads and signs

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31% surface water treatment facility 26% civic square at estrella falls 16% recreation campus 13% water and wastewater projects 10% other projects 4% streets projects

$341.1M total CIP budget

surface water treatment facility . . . . . .$103.4

civic square at estrella falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $87.3

recreation campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56.0

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The largest expenses this coming year, accounting for more than half of the budget, are for the city’s largest projects. These projects are needed as the city continues to grow and to ensure exceptional services and quality of life for residents.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Capital improvements make up 57% of expenditures in FY2021

water and wastewater projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45.2

other projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34.1

streets projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.1 September September 2020 2020

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By the end of this year, a new fire station will be open, with another opening in 2021. Along with improving response times, the stations are designed with a focus on our firefighters’ long-term health. The stations will be equipped with more efficient decontamination procedures to ensure the timely removal of any materials that collect on firefighters’ clothes and bodies. To ensure proper staffing, new firefighters have already been hired and are just as excited as the community is for these stations to open.

Station 186

Location: Willis Road just east of Rainbow Valley Road Size: 12,587-square-feet Opening: late 2020

Station 181

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Maintaining and Improving Safety

“Public safety is a top priority for the city,” said Mayor Georgia Lord. “These fire stations will help us to better serve our residents and continue to provide the exceptional service our community is used to.”

Location: 143rd Avenue between Van Buren Street and Celebrate Life Way Size: 15,855-square-feet Opening: early 2021

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“Ensuring that our water supply keeps up with the city’s growth is critical,” said Mayor Georgia Lord. “This project, part of the multifaceted Water Management Plan, will do just that – make sure the city’s water needs are met for years to come.”

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Meeting Future Water Needs

Major construction is happening at a facility most residents will likely never think about, but will rely on daily. The new Goodyear Surface Water Treatment Facility, located on 157th Avenue near Estrella Parkway, will help support the future supply needs for the city’s drinking water. Part of the construction includes building a six-mile pipeline to connect Goodyear to the Salt River Project canal system, bringing water from the Colorado River. The new facility will initially produce eight million gallons of drinking water a day and with future expansion, will reach 16 million gallons a day.

Increasing Amenities and Recreational Opportunities Have you seen the progress being made on the highlyanticipated Goodyear Recreation Campus? The construction site on Estrella Parkway south of Yuma Artistic Rendering

The 40-acre campus will include: A 48,000-square-foot recreation and aquatics center featuring: Indoor multipurpose sport courts, activity rooms, a walking track and fitness areas

Road is active. The recreation campus, equipped with an aquatic center and indoor track, will be the perfect spot to escape the heat when it opens next summer.

A 30-acre community park featuring: Lighted baseball/softball, soccer and multipurpose fields

Trails and paths

Lighted tennis, basketball, pickleball and sand volleyball courts

Tot lots Picnic areas

Competition/lap pool and a family leisure pool with water slides and a lazy river

And more!

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“The Goodyear Recreation Campus is coming to life,” said Mayor Georgia Lord.

“It will provide more recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, promote healthy living, and enhance the quality of life for our residents.”

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Goodyear Civic Square at Estrella Falls Opening Summer 2022 at 150th Dr. & McDowell

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Building the

of Goodyear

Goodyear residents have long asked for a dynamic place they could proudly call the “heart” of Goodyear — a gathering place for family and friends. Thanks to a partnership with Globe Corporation, who donated some of its land to the city, it is becoming a reality. The design phase is underway to build Goodyear Civic Square at Estrella Falls. Located on the northwest corner of McDowell Road and 150th Drive, it will serve as a highly-desirable community gathering spot for events such as festivals, concerts, and parades – creating a true sense of community. It will include:

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Park/gathering place

Two-story library

Upscale office space

The civic square is expected to open in the summer of 2022. Stay updated on the project at goodyearaz.gov/civicsquare.

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“This project is one I have long hoped would come to fruition,” said Mayor Georgia Lord. “Now is the perfect time to make this investment, which will undoubtedly spur even more development in the area.”

Our Mission

the city of Goodyear will be… a great place to live, work and raise a family; a city with healthy lifestyles and commitment to the environment; a growing community that provides quality opportunities and lifestyles.

Our Vision

we will be known as… a destination for regional shopping; a destination for higher education designed for workforce needs; a place for diverse job opportunities and an inventory of industries; an incubator for entrepreneurs; a hub of arts and culture in the West Valley.

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Our Purpose

will be focused on growth.

With unified leadership, a talented workforce, and involved residents, Goodyear is on the leading edge of tremendous growth and quality development opportunities. By eliminating all barriers and staying flexible, we will take calculated risks to maximize the community’s potential. We deliver services to meet the needs of our city so that Goodyear continues to be a thriving, sustainable community for all.

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Show your favorite Goodyear spots some extra love.

Ah-Hai Sushi & Grill Ah-So Sushi & Steak Akaihana Sushi & Grill Angry Crab Shack Applebee’s Grill + Bar Arby’s Arriba Mexican Grill Augie’s Sports Grill Barro’s Pizza Baskin-Robbins (multiple locations) Bella Luna Ristorante Black Angus Steakhouse Black Bear Diner Bobazona Booty’s Wings, Burgers & Beer Buffalo Wild Wings Burger King (multiple locations) Café Bebida Cafe Rio Mexican Grill Carl’s Jr Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chef Ben Sushi & Asian Express Chick-fil-A Chili’s Grill & Bar Chipotle Mexican Grill Chuck E. Cheese Church’s Chicken Clubhouse Grill Colados Coffee & Crepes Cold Stone Creamery Cracker Barrel Culver’s DQ Grill & Chill Del Taco Denny’s Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Dino’s Greek & Italian Grill Domino’s Pizza (multiple locations) Dream Swirls Frozen Yogurt Dunkin’ Dutch Bros Coffee (multiple locations) Einstein Bros. Bagels El Pollo Loco Enroute Coffee and Tea House Express Donuts Federico’s Mexican Food

Filiberto’s Mexican Food Firehouse Subs Five Guys Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Garden Pizza Golden Corral Gus’s New York Pizza & Bar Hayashi Hibachi Haymaker Henry’s Hawaiian Grill Jack in The Box (multiple locations) Jamba Jersey Mike’s Subs Jimmy John’s (multiple locations) JJ’s Grub Shack KFC *Coming Soon* Lakeside Grill Estrella Little Caesars (multiple locations) Lucky Buddha Asian Restaurant Macayo’s Mexican Food Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina Mariscos Camaron Pelaó McDonald’s (multiple locations) Mimi’s Cafe MOD Pizza N-Dub Pizza Pub Nakama Sushi Restaurant Nothing Bundt Cakes Oasis Bagels Olive Garden Oregano’s P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Panda Express (multiple locations) Panera Bread Papa John’s (multiple locations) Papa Murphy’s Philly Pretzel Factory Pho House Restaurant Pho King Eggroll Pita Palms Pizza Hut Popeyes PT Noodles Q’s Master Griller Kitchen Que Pasa Mexican Food Rainbow Valley Tacos

Ramiro’s Mexican Food Raul and Theresa’s Mexican Restaurant Red Lobster Red Robin Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies Rocky Mountain Bigfoot Dawgs Roman’s Oasis Royal Jasmine Thai Restaurant Rubio’s Coastal Grill Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q Saddle Mountain Brewing Company Sal’s Tuscan Grill Sammy’s Burgers Samurai Asian Bistro Sandwich Masterz Schlotzsky’s Señor Taco Starbucks (multiple locations) Subway (multiple locations) Sugar ´N Spice Coffee & Tea Sunrise Donuts Sushi & Poke House Taco Bell (multiple locations) Taco Redempcion Tailgaters Sports Grill & IL Primo Pizza Taste of Italy (multiple locations) Teabo Coffee & Sandwiches Texas Roadhouse The Buffalo Spot The Cantina at Presidio *Coming Soon* The Cutting Edge Bar & Grill The Frozen Monkey Shave Ice Tomo Japanese Cuisine Tropical Smoothie Cafe Village Inn Waffle House Wendy’s Whataburger Wildflower Bread Company Wok Wei Asian Cuisine Yan’s Chinese Food Yogis Grill Yogurtini Zheng’s Chinese Kitchen

For the most updated list of Goodyear restaurants, visit goodyearaz.gov/wheretoeat

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List may not represent all businesses in Goodyear

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What’s That in Goodyear?

Bobazona Boba Tea & Gelato House

15591 W. Roosevelt St., Suite #110 Now Open!

JJ’s Grub Shack

15375 W. McDowell Rd Now Open!

KFC

6990 W. Yuma Rd. Expected opening: Fall 2020 Learn more about the businesses coming to Goodyear and view an interactive development map at developgoodyearaz.com.

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Oct. 5 Deadline to register to vote

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Deadline to mail your ballot

Nov. 3 Election Day

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GOODYEAR CITY COUNCIL

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GOODYEAR CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR September 14

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Council Meeting

September 21

6 p.m.

Work Session

September 28

6 p.m.

Council Meeting

Meetings are subject to change based on the impacts of COVID-19. For the latest meeting information, visit goodyearaz.gov/coronavirus. Council meetings and work sessions are held at Goodyear Municipal Court and Council Chambers, 14455 W. Van Buren St., B101.

(l to r): Brannon Hampton, Joe Pizzillo, Wally Campbell, Mayor Georgia Lord, Laura Kaino, Sheri Lauritano, and Vice Mayor Bill Stipp.

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